This book opens with a unique warning for all who dare to enter its pages: “This tale is unlikely to appeal ta any big city slicker or clean-shaven type who struts about in stiff ironed shirts an’ choking ties.” This warning sets up readers for a gritty, adventurous tale. In this book, readers leave the shores and enter a realm where the sea and its magical forces dominate. The book also includes fascinating characters like Tempest’on, who sails through this adventure with Scallop, Truebell, and Conus. As they crack open chests, and scour the sea, the fulfillment of a 5,000-year-old prophecy begins to unfold, revealing the contentious conflicts existing between the humans and those who dwell in the sea.

This book is told in a fascinating voice that lets readers know they’ve entered the pages of a fantasy novel unlike any other. It is action-packed with humorous moments that add to its charm. Readers who give it more than a superficial reading will notice that the Neptunian prophecy bears a striking similarity to the biblical prophecy telling of Christ’s birth. However, the novel also bears a gentle warning about how humanity should maintain a careful balance with nature. One of the characters who most embodies that is Vexie, who, in her more quiet moments, contemplates the sea, the breeze, and their calls to her soul. Readers who appreciate shipwrecks and unique characters with supernatural powers will enjoy this book. Those who are looking to leave land for awhile and embark on a new kind of adventure will also find a worthwhile read.

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